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1 Statewide Collaboration
Presentation for CCEMC’s 4th Annual Statewide Collaboration Supporting Struggling and Off-Track Students through Dual Enrollment and Early College

2 About Us: Gateway College and Career Academy (GCCA): an Early College High School supporting a traditionally “at-risk” population on the campus of Riverside City College Today’s Presenters: Brenda Forsse, Interim Dean of Students Kathy Bywater, Coordinator, ELL Program & College Alignment

3 Mission and Core Charter Elements
The mission of Gateway College and Career Academy is to provide learners who are not on track to graduate with the opportunity to complete high school and achieve success within a supportive college community. Core Charter Elements: Significant dual credit will be earned toward desired college/career pathway. Sustainable partnerships will be developed and maintained. Students will be provided holistic support. Innovative teaching and learning will take place. Intentional collaboration among all staff will be fostered. Acquisition of academic skills aligned with state standards. College and career readiness is a major focus. Most students will graduate within 2.5 years.

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5 Partners* Charter Authorizer Ed Code Oversight School Governance
Riverside County Office of Education Gateway College and Career Academy Riverside City College Charter Authorizer Ed Code Oversight Fiscal reports Attendance reports State mandated activities Local Control Accountability Plans School Governance Business affairs School budget Fiscal management and operations Guide/oversee school policies Recruitment and community involvement Fundraising Charter school hires Strategic Planning Operational space Facilities and technology support Access to college courses and labs Access to academic support Access to student support Assisted by Office of Institutional Effectiveness *also part of a National Network; GtCNN

6 Who We Target Students clearly not on track to graduate 98% significantly credit deficient – having earned only an average of 90 credits at entry to GCCA 1.5 GPA average upon entry 17.5 years (average age upon entry)

7 Other Options for This Student Population
If not Gateway, then what? Our students’ academic options are largely limited to: Independent Study / Online School Packet Work Adult Education (HSD or GED) CHSPE

8 Snapshot of Current Enrollment
64% Eligible to receive free or reduced lunch (FRL) 17% EL 9% SPED (4% IEP, 5% 504) 4.7% Foster 3.5% Homeless

9 Snapshot of 2016/2017Enrollment: Ethnicity

10 How We Support - Counseling
Intensive counseling support Ratio (35:1) Guidance Classes Cohort Model (Team Meetings) Culture of student directed, intentional growth Holistic approach Student Expectations-Academic, Behavior, Attendance Improved support services (transportation, nutrition “Snack Pantry”) Increased parent services- Parent Academy (education, training, and feedback workshops)* Leveraging K-12 and community college resources (“Power of Place”)

11 *Parent Academy Workshop Topics
Communication Skills Parenting Styles Empowering Myself and Encouraging My Student Boosting Self Esteem Creating a Positive Environment Long Range Parenting Proper Nutrition Physical Activity Healthy Sleeping Habits Time Management Stress Management Mental Wellness

12 How We Support: Academics
Highly qualified teachers (GCCA & College Professors) are hand-selected. Teachers work together to develop a coherent instructional program for students at all ability levels. Teachers cultivate an “ethic of excellence” and hold students to high expectations while offering high levels of encouragement and support (this has been the most challenging of balancing acts). Teachers design learning activities that teach and reinforce the skills and habits required for effective collaborative learning. Study Skills and Time Management are key components in all classes. “Gradual Release” practiced through increasingly “heavier” assignments. A dedicated writing coach is available to help students in GCCA courses as well as college courses. Two in-class tutors Cohort Team Meetings

13 Student Program Pathways

14 Our Successes* – Academic
High school course success: The percentage of students earning a grade of ‘C’ or better in their high school level courses is: 65% College course success: The percentage of students earning a grade of ‘C’ or better in their college courses is 66% Rise in GPA: Average GPA at entry is 1.5. Average GPA at graduation is 2.9. College credits completed: Our students are graduating with an average of 15.1 earned college units.   Attendance Rate: Average daily attendance is 88% *context: recovered drop-outs

15 Our Successes – School Culture
Youth Truth Survey Results Sp 2017

16 Our Successes – School Culture
Youth Truth Survey Results Spring 2017 Area/Question: Percentile Most adults in this school treat students with respect. 91st My teachers’ expectations make me want to do my best. 88th What I learn in class helps me outside of school. 87th My teachers give me assignments that better help me understand the subject. Discipline in this school is fair. My school has helped me understand the steps I need to take in order to apply to college. 86th My school has helped me figure out which careers match my interests and abilities. My school has helped me understand the steps I need to take in order to have the career that I want. 85th

17 Our Successes – School Culture
Youth Truth Survey Results Spring 2017 Topic Percentile In most of my classes, we learn a lot almost every day. 84th Most students in this school treat adults with respect. 83rd In most of my classes, we learn to correct our mistakes. My school has helped me develop the skills and knowledge I will need for college level classes. I really feel like part of my school’s community. 82nd Most of my teachers don’t let people give up when the work gets hard. 77th Most of my teachers want us to use our thinking skills, not just memorize things. 76th I enjoy coming to school most of the time. 75th

18 Our Successes – School Culture
Youth Truth Survey Results Spring 2017 Percentile How many of your teachers make an effort to understand what your life is like outside of school? 95th How many of your teachers try to be fair? 89th How many of your teachers connect what you’re learning in class to life outside the classroom? 86th How many of your teachers are not just satisfied if you pass, they care if you’re really learning? 85th How many of your teachers are willing to give extra help on school work if you need it? 84th

19 Must-Haves Collaborating with College (current activities include observations and norming sessions) Caring, Carefully selected Staff (Relationships are Key, particularly with this population) Flexibility Resources Location (satellite doesn’t work well) / “Power of Place”

20 Program Timeline: RGtC / GCCA
Year Event/Activity Pre-2003 Early College Initiatives provoke conversations between HS and CC New Visions program was designed to connect TANF recipients to RCCD New Visions brought RCC to the attention of Portland Community College’s Dr. Nan Poppe, a recognized leader in workforce development and nontraditional college pathways Dr. Poppe is credited with creating PCC’s Gateway program model 2003 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation identified PCC’s Gateway to College as an exemplary educational model and funded replication of the model RCCD was selected as the first replication site 2004 RGTC-ECHS, a non-profit charter management entity, was formed and authorized by RUSD 2005 RGTC WASC accredited ( ) 2008 RUSD reauthorized the RGTC charter 2009 RGTC was selected as a GtCNN Demonstration Site ( )

21 Program Timeline: GCCA
Year Event/Activity 2013 RCOE authorized a countywide charter for Gateway College and Career Academy GCCA welcomed its first foundation cohorts in fall 2013 / aligned with new state seat-time standards GCCA WASC initial accreditation 2015 GCCA opened and closed an annex site Introduced Bridge and ISP program adaptations/variations 2016 Preliminary expansion discussions with Norco College 2017 GCCA WASC reauthorization of accreditation

22 Student Panelists David Thain Fallon Mann Mayomy Navarette
Current Student Current Student Mayomy Navarette Kyle Janosky Michelle Martis GCCA Alumni Current GCCA Staff GCCA Alumni Current college student GCCA Alumni Current college student

23 For additional questions
Miguel Contreras, GCCA Director We are here for Miguel today as he has recently become a new dad and there are only so many minutes in a day (and night)!


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